How to pronounce flong
Say it like FLAWNG. Flong is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLAWNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of flong
American and British speakers say flong in essentially the same way: /flɔŋ/ in the US and /flɒŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLONG.
What does flong mean?
- A mold, especially one made from papier-mâché, used to create a stereotype.
Where does flong come from?
From French flan.
Words that rhyme with flong
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flong.
Questions about saying flong
How do you pronounce flong?
Say FLAWNG. The American pronunciation is /flɔŋ/. In British English it is /flɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flong?
Flong is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLAWNG.
Do Americans and Brits say flong the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /flɔŋ/ and the British form is /flɒŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.